LAY GOOD LEGACIES PSALM 132:1-10 KEY VERSE “A Song of degrees. LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions” (Psalm 132:1). “Fading away like the stars of the morning, Losing their light in the glorious sun; Thus would we pass from the earth and its toiling, Only remembered by what we have done.” Dr. Horatius Bonar, a Scotland minister and writer compose this song that another famous singer and composer, Ira D. Sankey sang at the funeral of C. H. Spurgeon, the great London preacher. Yes, nothing can be truer: we will all pass away some day, soon. But we will only be remembered by the good deeds we have done on earth. Attributed to King Solomon, this psalm was composed for dedication of the temple he built for God. But notice the first and predominant appeal here, “Lord, remember David…” It was David who initiated the idea of building a befitting temple for God’s worship. He had vowed that he would not enjoy sleep in his own house until he had found a habitation for the Ark of God. Although he was not allowed to build, he made all the necessary preparations and provisions for it. For David’s consummate zeal and love for God, Solomon here pleads with God to remember the covenant He made with him. All Israel acknowledged the pious deeds of David. Solomon also prayed that God should help the ministers of the temple to be clothed with righteousness – a prayer relevant to all the servants of God in all ages. Today, believers pray to God to grant blessings on the merit of Christ’s sacrifice. We must however live a righteous lifestyle and serve God wholeheartedly to leave a worthy legacy for future generation. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Leave a worthy legacy for future generations.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 05:02:49 +0000
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